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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,620.40, 366,930.60 and 185,571.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,620.40, 366,930.60 and 185,571.40 is: 278,357.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,620.40 : 366,930.60 = 185,571.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,620.40/366,930.60 = 185,571.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,620.40x = 366,930.60 × 185,571.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,620.40x = 68,091,825,144.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,091,825,144.84/244,620.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,357.10

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